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May 23, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 23, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 23, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 23, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 47 | 64 | 53 | 65 | 51 | 54 | 48 |
| Wind | 9 mph NNW | 10 mph North | 9 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 84% | 65% | 59% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 46% | 44% | 27% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 66 | 47 | 69 | 48 | 59 | 50 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 14 mph ESE | 12 mph SE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 79% | 52% | 47% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 17% | 28% | 54% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 51 | 71 | 59 | 72 | 62 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSE | 16 mph South | 11 mph South | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 79% | 66% | 69% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 69% | 66% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 72 | 65 | 74 | 65 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 14 mph South | 10 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 93% | 75% | 80% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 77% | 68% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 59 | 74 | 66 | 72 | 67 | 69 | 60 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 12 mph South | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 85% | 75% | 89% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 59 | 73 | 63 | 83 | 67 | 73 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 15 mph SSW | 12 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 74% | 58% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 96% | 62% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 82 | 66 | 83 | 69 | 74 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 16 mph South | 9 mph South | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 60% | 61% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 0% | 0% | 48% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 77 | 67 | 79 | 70 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 14 mph SSE | 18 mph South | 16 mph South | 15 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 72% | 75% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 94% | 85% | 70% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 79 | 69 | 79 | 72 | 72 | 71 |
| Wind | 15 mph SSW | 16 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 72% | 78% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 40% | 41% | 32% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 68 | 79 | 71 | 80 | 73 | 72 | 71 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 75% | 81% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 11% | 25% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 69 | 77 | 73 | 78 | 76 | 73 | 73 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 87% | 95% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMKC) | 75 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KMKC) | 91 °F (2012) | 48 °F (2001) |
| Yesterday | 68.7 °F | 55.0 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:57 AM CDT | 8:29 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:26 AM CDT | 9:00 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:48 AM CDT | 9:38 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:05 AM CDT | 10:21 PM CDT |
| Moon | 7:03 PM CDT | 4:42 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 33m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 32m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 97% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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78 °F
Poplar Bluff
73 °F
Cape Girardeau
73 °F
West Plains
71 °F
Branson
70 °F
Joplin
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51 °F
Monett
51 °F
Warrensburg
51 °F
Kaiser
52 °F
Lee's Summit
53 °F
West Plains
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Lee's Summit | 64 °F | Overcast | 2:05 PM CDT |
| Warrensburg | 64 °F | Overcast | 2:15 PM CDT |
| Mosby | 63 °F | N/A | 2:15 PM CDT |
| Kansas City | 66 °F | Overcast | 1:54 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KLXT) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 0° (North) |
| Ceiling: | 2900 ft |
SPECI KLXT 231905Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM BKN029 OVC037 18/11 A3017 RMK AO2
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Chad Vaughn | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 53°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Hedge Hill Estates, Bates City, MO | 66.5 °F | - | 56 °F | 68% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 902 ft | 2:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Easley Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 68.7 °F | - | 47 °F | 46% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 999 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 40 Hwy & NW Woods Chapel, Blue Springs, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 38 °F | 34% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 842 ft | 2:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, MO | 67.3 °F | - | 58 °F | 71% | NNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Oakshire Estates, Bates City, MO | 66.4 °F | - | 55 °F | 67% | NNW at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1059 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest BUCKNR , Buckner, MO | 68 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 729 ft | 1:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Prairie Lee Lake Area, Lee's Summit, MO | 67.1 °F | - | 56 °F | 68% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest POWELL GARDENS , Kingsville, MO | 64 °F | - | 53 °F | 68% | North at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 959 ft | 1:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET 3E Lee\'s Summit MO, Lee's Summit, MO | 65 °F | - | 56 °F | 73% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 971 ft | 1:51 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Valley Forge Development, Lees Summit, MO | 66.4 °F | - | 55 °F | 66% | NE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 2:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Woodland Lake Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 66.3 °F | - | 57 °F | 71% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 55 °F | 64% | NNW at 5.3 mph | - / hr | 971 ft | 3:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bayhill Estates, Pleasant Hill, MO | 66.8 °F | - | 56 °F | 69% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 2:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Near the Old Airport, Independence, MO | 66.1 °F | - | 54 °F | 64% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 50 Hiway and Ranson Rd, Lee's Summit, MO | 65.6 °F | - | 56 °F | 70% | NE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near George Owens Park, Independence, MO | 65.9 °F | - | 55 °F | 69% | North at 0.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 845 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SE-LSMO-OHS, LEES SUMMIT, MO | 70.5 °F | 74 °F | 28 °F | 20% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest LTLBLU , Kansas City, MO | 69 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 795 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Hickory Hills, Pleasant Hill, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 83% | SE at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 938 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest PLSNHL , Greenwood, MO | 64 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 1:25 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest ETON , Independence, MO | 66 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 745 ft | 1:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 65 °F | - | 56 °F | 72% | North at 0 mph | 41.60 in / hr | 984 ft | 2:03 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| K0PDX QTH, Raytown, MO | 64.0 °F | - | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 910 ft | 11:40 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Raintree, Lee's Summit, MO | 70.9 °F | 76 °F | 56 °F | 59% | NNW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 63 °F | - | 57 °F | 81% | NW at 1 mph | 81.91 in / hr | 958 ft | 2:03 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Raintree Lake, Lees Summit, MO | 69.6 °F | - | 56 °F | 62% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Lees Summit MO , Lee's Summit, MO | 66 °F | - | 55 °F | 67% | West at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 972 ft | 1:51 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Pryor Meadows, Lee's Summit, MO | 71.1 °F | 76 °F | 58 °F | 63% | NW at 0.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 995 ft | 2:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Raintree Lake, Lee's Summit, MO | 69.8 °F | - | 32 °F | 25% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 2:28 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lees Summit, Lees Summit, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 67 °F | 98% | ENE at 5.8 mph | - / hr | 958 ft | 2:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Kansas City, MO | 66.7 °F | - | 55 °F | 67% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:19 PM CDT | Normal | |
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